Thursday, September 22, 2005

Canine Cookies

Bridget A. Barrett / Special to The Detroit News Meesha and Molly Rose don't pause for a second when it comes to their doggie dinner of garden-fresh pawsta salad. Canine recipes Canine Cookies Frosted Canine Confections Hound Dog Hash Pawsta Salad Comment on this story Send this story to a friend Get Home Delivery

A healthy treat for a happy dog.

2 1/2 cups flour, plus additional flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 cup wheat germ

1/4 cup peanut butter

1 cup salad oil

1/4 cup honey

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup flour

Mix together 1 cup flour, baking powder, wheat germ, peanut butter, salad oil, honey and water until blended. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups flour a little at a time. Knead until dough holds together, adding more flour if necessary. Roll out and cut with dog-bone cutter. Bake 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Turn off oven but keep them inside for 1 hour. Makes 18 biscuits. Per serving: 187 calories; 14 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 67 percent calories from fat); 14 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 39 mg sodium; 2.5 g protein; 1 g fiber.

30 minutes

10 minutes to make

20 minutes to bake

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